Marriage Proposal!?

"I will give you the country of Raichi," Prince Thomas said.

"But," Prince Thomas said, "there is one condition."

"What is your condition, Prince Thomas?" the Emperor inquires.

"I will give you the territory of Raichi if you allow me to marry Miss Penelope," he said, after hearing that all of the nobles whispered.

/Oh my goodness, Miss Penelope is so fortunate./

/Oh, how I wish I could be Penelope/

/Miss Penelope is a stunning woman, and marrying the prince would be a perfect match./

"So, your majesty, what do you think?" the prince inquires.

"I-I don't think I'm in a position to answer that, but it would be better if you asked Miss Penelope instead of me," the Emperor remarked, and Prince Thomas looked at Penelope.

"I'm sorry, Prince Thomas, but I'd want to decline your proposal," Penelope remarked awkwardly.

Penelope reflected, 'F*ck, I didn't expect it to be like this (referring to the marriage proposal)'.

"But why wouldn't you accept my proposal? I mean, you'll be more wealthy and